BELTS

This is a discussion on BELTS within the Related Gear & Equipment forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; What is a reasonable price for a belt,for iwb or osw. New to conceal carry they seem a little pricey to me....

You can get a decent carry belt from 511 for around $40. The custom makers seem to run around $70 to $90. Whichever way you go, a good belt is mandatory.

There are several reasons for that. For one thing, a quality belt will reduce the felt weight of the firearm. For another, it will secure the weapon such that drawing and re-holstering is easier. With the right setup, a good belt reduces your odds of printing. A poor belt fails on all these metrics.

You can go to the belt makers online or those big names most suggest as being the best in the business. Personally, I've gone to local leather shops and custom ordered mine. Double hook, length, width, thickness, etc..... Local leather shop can't be beat IMO, especially for the price. I've had two custom made belts for carry made in the past four years....still wearing them.

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